Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast
Episodes
Why Megan Edwards Quit Radio: Toronto Mike'd #984
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Vancouver radio and television personality Megan Edwards about why she left the industry she loved....
The History of New Wave in Canada: Toronto Mike'd #983
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Progressing Past of Modern Melodies, Toronto Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon chat with special guest Rob Preuss from The Spoo...
Gord Rennie: Toronto Mike'd #982
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with producer Gord Rennie about his years at EZ Rock, working with Erin Davis and Mike Cooper, their move to CHFI, Darren B. Lamb, Maureen ...
Quarterly Sports Media Roundtable: Toronto Mike'd #981
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is joined by Hebsy on Sports's Mark Hebscher and Fast Time Milon as they discuss all the changes in the Canadian sports media landscape over the ...
Jeremy Hotz: Toronto Mike'd #980
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jeremy Hotz about working Yuk-Yuk's, his role on The Newsroom, Just For Laughs, his move to the USA, Speed 2 and more. Toronto Mike'd...
Jonny Dovercourt: Toronto Mike'd #979
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jonny Dovercourt about the ongoing history of the Toronto music scene.
John Borra: Toronto Mike'd #978
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with singer/songwriter John Borra about playing The Turning Point as a teen, his years in the legendary post-punk band A Neon Rome, playing...
Kim Clarke Champniss: Toronto Mike'd #977
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Kim Clarke Champniss about his appearance in Village of the Damned, managing Images in Vogue and Serial Joe, his years on MuchMusic, C...
Dr. Roberta Bondar: Toronto Mike'd #976
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with the first female Canadian astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space Dr. Roberta Bondar about the 30th anniversary of her ...
Fromage 2021: Toronto Mike'd #975
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Weisblott from 12:36 shares the stinkiest cheese of 2021 in this year's Fromage episode of Toronto Mike'd.
In Loving Memory of Custom: Toronto Mike'd #974
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike talks about the passing of Custom, a.k.a. Duane Lavold, with music and clips from episodes with Rosie and Roz Weston.
Festivus with Elvis: Toronto Mike'd #973
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike celebrates Festivus with Elvis as they kick out jams from bands everyone seems to dig but they don't get.
Retrontario's Christmas Crackers, Vol. 4: Toronto Mike'd #972
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Ed Conroy before Ed gifts FOTMs a collection of festive audio nuggets.
Richard Crouse Kicks Out the Christmas Jams: Toronto Mike'd #971
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike gets into the festive spirit by listening to Richard Crouse's top ten Christmas jams and hearing why he loves them.
FOTM KOTJ Holiday Edition, Vol. 4: Toronto Mike'd #970
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FOTMs kick out their favourite holiday songs.
Namugenyi "Nam" Kiwanuka: Toronto Mike'd #969
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chat with Nam Kiwanuka about her years at MuchMusic, escaping the civil war in Uganda, her work at TVO and much more.
Marc Weisblott from 12:36: Toronto Mike'd #968
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Tish Iceton: Toronto Mike'd #967
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chat with Tish Iceton about her decades in radio, her voiceover work, and why she's no longer heard on CHFI.
Bruce Dowbiggin Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #966
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Bruce Dowbiggin before he kicks out the jams.
Dr. Liza Spills the Dragon's Den Tea: Toronto Mike'd #965
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Dr. Liza Egbogah about her recent appearance on Dragon's Den and what happened to her after the deal was struck.
Kyle Christie: Toronto Mike'd #964
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Kyle Christie about why he left CP24 and what he's up to now.
FOTM Open Holiday Zoom: Toronto Mike'd #963
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with FOTMs on an Open Zoom, including Cam Gordon, Steve Paikin, Mike Eppel, Mark Hebscher, Peter Gross, Lorne Honickman, Mike Richards, Bru...
FOTM KOTJ Holiday Edition, Vol. 3: Toronto Mike'd #962
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FOTMs kick out their favourite holiday songs.
Spoons Kick Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #961
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sandy Horne and catches up with Gord Deppe before The Spoons kick out the jams.
The Pen Flip: Toronto Mike'd #960
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Mikeumentary dissects and analyses Dave Hodge's pen flip from March 14, 1987 with perspectives from Dave Hodge, Ken Daniels, Ron MacLean, Paul Ro...
FOTM KOTJ Holiday Edition, Vol. 2: Toronto Mike'd #959
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FOTMs kick out their favourite holiday songs.
FOTM KOTJ Holiday Edition, Vol. 1: Toronto Mike'd #958
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FOTMs kick out their favourite holiday songs.
Hawksley Workman: Toronto Mike'd #957
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Hawksley Workman before The Hawk kicks out his five favourite alt rock/pop Christmas songs.
Ted Woloshyn: Toronto Mike'd #956
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chat with Ted Woloshyn about his battle with COVID-19, why he's no longer at Newstalk 1010, and his new podcast before Ted kicks out his 10 favou...
Dave Charles: Toronto Mike'd #955
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with radio vet Dave Charles about his years at CKOC, 1050 CHUM, launching Q107 and more.
Dave Hodge's 100 Songs for 2021: Toronto Mike'd #954
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The annual tradition continues as Dave Hodge unveils his 100 songs of 2021 after catching up with Mike.
Canadian Punk: Toronto Mike'd #953
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Progressing Past of Modern Melodies, Toronto Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon chat with special guest Ralph Alfonso about the ...
Rob Preuss: Toronto Mike'd #952
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ike chats with Rob Preuss who joined the Spoons when he was 15 years young and was part of their glory years. We talked about Nova Heart, Romantic Tra...
Dan Matheson: Toronto Mike'd #951
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Dan Matheson about his years covering sports at CFTO, hosting NHL games, the '87 Canada Cup and Olympics for CTV, anchoring the news o...
The Contest: Toronto Mike'd #950
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is joined by five FOTMs, each going to bat for a year they deem to be the best in recorded music history. Judge Beck presides.
Jayne Eastwood: Toronto Mike'd #949
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jayne Eastwood about Goin' Down the Road, the early days of SCTV, and her legendary acting career.
Toronto Miracle 2021: Toronto Mike'd #948
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Kiera Toffelmire about Toronto Miracle 2021, taking place on December 4, 2021.
Yes, We Are Open: Toronto Mike'd #947
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Al Grego, the host of the Moneris podcast Yes, We Are Open, about Canadian small businesses and their perseverance in the face of over...
Leonard Cohen's Sex, Zen and Rock 'n Roll: Toronto Mike'd #946
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with author Michael Posner about volume two of his Leonard Cohen trilogy, covering Leonard's life from 1971 until the late-80s. Michael cal...
Damien Cox: Toronto Mike'd #945
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Damien Cox about his Twitter persona, why he bothers, his blocking strategy, sports media in 2021, Angelo Mosca, and his new book A Le...
Working on the Radio - The 102.1 Band
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Brad McNally and Jim Bird in 1979, you'll hear Nash the Slash on electric violin in this jam by the CFNY 102.1 Band. This song is dedicated...
Marc Weisblott from 12:36: Toronto Mike'd #944
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Massey Hall: Toronto Mike'd #943
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with music historian David McPherson about the history of Massey Hall with a keen focus on Canadian acts who played there in the 1990s.
Rick Mercer: Toronto Mike'd #942
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Rick Mercer about... everything.
Sean McCann: Toronto Mike'd #941
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sean McCann about founding Great Big Sea, why he left the band, the chances of a reunion, and his new Shantyman's Life.
Cliff Hacking Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #940
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Cliff Hacking about Recycle My Electronics before he kicks out the electronics-themed jams.
Ron James Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #939
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Ron James before he kicks out the jams.
Scott Carefoot: Toronto Mike'd #938
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Scott Carefoot about his RaptorsBlog and his foray into sports media with stops at The Toronto Sun, theScore, Bell Media, The Hockey N...
Peter Shurman: Toronto Mike'd #937
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Peter Shurman about his Global News Radio 640 interview with Farrah Khan, why that conversation resulted in his dismissal from the st...
Leo Rautins Returns: Toronto Mike'd #936
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Leo Rautins as they discuss why he's no longer seen on Sportsnet Raptors broadcasts, why Rod Black is no longer on TSN Raptors br...
Anne Mroczkowski Returns: Toronto Mike'd #935
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Anne Mroczkowski as they talk Wendy Mesley, Peter Shurman, Gord Martineau, Leslie Roberts, Peter Silverman and so much more.
Ralph Benmergui: Toronto Mike'd #934
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui about his health challenges, his spiritual awakening, and his new book I Thought He Was Dead.
CFNY-NOT?: Toronto Mike'd #933
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of The Progressing Past of Modern Melodies, Toronto Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon chat with special guest Ivar Hamilton a...
Rod Black Exit Interview: Toronto Mike'd #932
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike calls Rod Black to find out why he's leaving TSN and CTV.
Jeff Hutcheson: Toronto Mike'd #931
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jeff Hutcheson about Bowling for Dollars, Blue Jays Banter, Canada AM, why Canada AM was replaced by Your Morning, Rod Black, and more...
Scot Turner: Toronto Mike'd #930
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Scot Turner about his quadruple by-pass, his new gig, music and concert anniversaries, the passing of James Baby Scott, classic CHUM-F...
Peter Mansbridge: Toronto Mike'd #929
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Peter Mansbridge about how he scored the best broadcast journalism job in the country without a high school diploma, his professional ...
Watch It, Buddy! Remembering Peter Silverman: Toronto Mike'd #928
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Cristina Tenaglia, Peter Gross, Lorne Honickman, and Marc Weisblott about the passing of Peter Silverman.
Marc Weisblott from 12:36: Toronto Mike'd #927
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Blair Packham from The Jitters: Toronto Mike'd #926
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Blair Packham about his years in The Jitters, his time on Q107, Last Of The Red Hot Fools, Closer Every Day, comparisons to Huey Lewis...
1050 The Team Toronto: Toronto Mike'd #925
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jim Van Horne, Paul Romanuk, Stephen Brunt, Scott Ferguson, Gene Valaitis, Barry Davis and Mike Richards about the failed 1050 The Tea...
Chef Mike Angeloni: Toronto Mike'd #924
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Chef Mike Angeloni about opening Amano, Union Chicken, the emergence of Chef Drop, and so much more.
Lowest of the Low: Toronto Mike'd #923
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Ron Hawkins and Lawrence Nichols of Lowest of the Low, spinning a few jams and talking Art Bergmann, Don Smith, Taverns and Palac...
Greg Brady: Toronto Mike'd #922
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Greg Brady about what happened at The Fan 590, why he left, and how he ended up the new morning show host at Global News Radio 640.
Paul Myers: Toronto Mike'd #921
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Paul Myers about growing up in Scarborough with his brothers Mike and Peter, The Gravelberrys, Barenaked Ladies, Kids in the Hall, and...
Humble and Fred on 10 Years of Podcasting: Toronto Mike'd #920
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Humble and Fred before reminiscing about ten years of podcasting.
Fun Fax - 40 Years of NOW Magazine: Toronto Mike'd #919
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Cam Gordon dive deep into NOW Magazine as the free alternative weekly newspaper turns 40.
Tim Thompson Kicks Out More Jams: Toronto Mike'd #918
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Tim Thompson before he kicks out more jams.
Diego Fuentes, MuchMusic’s First VJ Search Winner: Toronto Mike'd #917
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with MuchMusic’s first ever VJ Search winner, Diego Fuentes, about hosting ClipTrip on MuchMoreMusic, his acting career, Mexico 2000 and ...
Richard Crouse Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #916
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Richard Crouse before he plays and discusses his 10 favourite songs of all-time.
David Marsden’s Last Saturday Night Show on CFNY: January 1986
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded from CFNY 102.1 in January 1986, this is the final hour of David Marsden’s final Saturday night broadcast.
Rik Emmett from Triumph: Toronto Mike'd #915
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Rik Emmett about his years in Triumph, why he left the band, his new book of poetry and so much more.
Ron Sexsmith: Toronto Mike'd #914
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ron Sexsmith about working with Kurt Swinghammer, Bob Wiseman, Daniel Lanois, meeting Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Ray Davies, Leon...
Sports Media Roundtable: Toronto Mike'd #913
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike hosts a sports media roundtable with Mark Hebscher and Fast Time Milon. Topics discussed include Buck Martinez, Chris Johnston, Greg Brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temp: Toronto Mike'd #912
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Rick The Temp a.k.a. Rick Campanelli about his years at MuchMusic, Entertainment Tonight Canada, 102.1 the Edge and more.
Rob Del Mundo Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #911
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with sports writer Rob Del Mundo who kicks out his 10 favourite songs of all-time.
Liona Boyd: Toronto Mike'd #910
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with the First Lady of the Guitar Liona Boyd about her life and career, from Gordon Lightfoot to Popcorn.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #909
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Jane's Party: Toronto Mike'd #908
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Devon, Tom and Zach from Jane's Party about the band's music before they kick out the jams.
Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen: Toronto Mike'd #907
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 76th Pandemic Friday, the final episode, FOTMs collect on the patio of Great Lakes Brewery to say goodbye to this beloved series at TMLX8.
BROS: Toronto Mike'd #906
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ewan and Shamus Currie from The Sheepdogs about BROS, their smooth side project. They also kick out the jams and it's fantastic.
Michael Farber: Toronto Mike'd #905
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Michael Farber about his New Jersey roots, his years at the Montreal Gazette, the move to Sports Illustrated, his 18 Olympics, working...
AJ Andrews: Toronto Mike'd #904
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with AJ Andrews who updates us on her personal journey and reveals her name for the first time.
Beast of the Reast: Toronto Mike'd #903
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 75th Pandemic Friday, the penultimate episode, Mike kicks out the best songs not yet played on a previous Pandemic Friday with Cam Gordon and Stu...
Peter Gross: Toronto Mike'd #902
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Peter Gross about his health, his recent Blue Rodeo discovery, the 106-year-old he may (or may not) have killed, John Gallagher, sport...
Monowhales: Toronto Mike'd #901
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sally, Zach and Jordan from Monowhales about everything Monowhales.
Greatest Misses: Toronto Mike'd #900
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 74th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out the greatest misses of the previous 73 weeks with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Jim Lang: Toronto Mike'd #899
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with broadcaster Jim Lang about his years working with John Derringer at Q107, CHOM and The Fan 590, his years at 640, Sportsnet, hosting t...
Sammy Kohn from The Watchmen: Toronto Mike'd #898
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sammy Kohn about six bands or artists who played with The Watchmen. Tune in for some great jams and fantastic stories from the drummer...
Beasts of the East: Toronto Mike'd #897
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 73rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out Canadian songs from east of Ontario with Cam Gordon and Ben Rayner. Surprise guest Jay Ferguson from Sloan g...
Tom Harrington: Toronto Mike'd #896
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with the CBC's Tom Harrington about singing on The Tommy Hunter Show, being on Reach For The Top, joining the CBC as a sports journalist, s...
The Michael Landsberg Exit Interview: Toronto Mike'd #895
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Michael Landsberg about why he's leaving TSN after 37 years, his legacy, and what's next for him.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #894
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Canadian Hip Hop Jams: Toronto Mike'd #893
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 72nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out Canadian hip hop jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. Surprise guest Farley Flex gets things started by kicki...
Farah Nasser: Toronto Mike'd #892
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Global News anchor Farah Nasser about her media stops on the way to co-anchoring Global Toronto's 5:30pm and 6pm newscast alongside Al...
Billy Newton-Davis: Toronto Mike'd #891
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Billy Newton-Davis about growing up in Cleveland, playing Broadway in New York, Scientology, his move to Toronto, his recording career...
Mike Eppel: Toronto Mike'd #890
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with 680 News and Breakfast Television business reporter Mike Eppel about Tillsonburg, working day one at The Fan 1430 and day three at 680...
End of An Era Jams: Toronto Mike'd #889
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 71st Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out end of an era jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. Surprise guest Rod Black gets things started by kicking ou...
When Peter Met Mike: Toronto Mike'd #888
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Great Lakes Brewery's Owner and President Peter Bulut, Jr. and Mike Lackey, Brewing Operations Manager, about their bromance 45 years ...
Christine Simpson: Toronto Mike'd #887
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sportsnet's Christine Simpson about her Western connection, her family's athletic prowess, her work at the Hockey Hall of Fame, her t...